Publisher's Synopsis
Adam Davy�������s Five Dreams About Edward II; The Life Of St. Alexius; Solomon�������s Book Of Wisdom (1878) is a book edited by Frederick James Furnivall. The book is a collection of three medieval texts, each with its own unique story and significance.The first text, Adam Davy�������s Five Dreams About Edward II, is a Middle English poem that recounts five dreams that Adam Davy had about the controversial English king Edward II. The poem is thought to have been written in the 14th century and provides insight into the political and social climate of the time.The second text, The Life Of St. Alexius, is a hagiography that tells the story of a wealthy young man who gives up his life of luxury to live as a beggar in Rome. The story is believed to have been written in the 5th century and was widely popular in medieval Europe.The third text, Solomon�������s Book Of Wisdom, is an apocryphal book that contains the wisdom and teachings of King Solomon. The book is not considered part of the biblical canon but was highly regarded in medieval times for its moral and ethical teachings.Overall, Adam Davy�������s Five Dreams About Edward II; The Life Of St. Alexius; Solomon�������s Book Of Wisdom (1878) is a fascinating collection of medieval texts that provides insight into the political, social, and religious beliefs of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature and history.Also Contains St. Jeremie�������s Fifteen Tokens Before Doomsday; The Lamentacion Of Souls.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
